The researchers analyzed the bonobos' reactions after more than 370 cases of stressful situations, such as fights and losing temper, and found that some bonobos rushed to hug those that were screaming after being attacked, just like humans would have done.
However, researchers noted that not all bonobos were capable of comforting others. In the protection centre, many bonobos are orphans whose mothers were killed by hunters. They were found to be more anxious in times of tension and have greater difficulty controlling their own emotions, making them worse at reaching out to help friends in need.
"Orphans, who have not had the benefit of a mother helping them handling their emotions, are much worse at comforting others," Professor Frans de Waal, one of the researchers, told The Telegraph. "Bonobos with moms were able to curb their negative emotional reactions more quickly. Therefore, they pay more attention to others."
This pattern mirrors the way that human children have been found to react. Those who seem more capable of handling their own emotions-for example, the ones who can calm themselves down more quickly after upsetting experiences-are usually better at expressing their concerns for others.
15.The 5th paragraph is mainly developed by ______ ．
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A. making comparisons
B. following time order
C. giving examples
D. presenting causes and effects
16.The underlined word "curb" in the 6th paragraph probably means" ______ "．
A. express
B. observe
C. control
D. hide
17.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the
passage？______
A. Orphan bonobos never give a hand to friends.
B. There were 370 bonobos involved in the research.
C. The ability to comfort others is unique to human beings.
D. Moms play a significant role in handling kids' emotions.
18.What's the main purpose of this passage？______
A. To inform readers of a new study.
B. To provide better protection for Apes.
C. To uncover the mystery of Apes.
D. To compare human behaviors with Apes.
C
There is nothing more important than the safety of our children. Did you know that unintentional injury（意外伤害）is the leading cause of death in children under 14 years old with a third of them happening in the
home？One of the top reasons a child under the age of three will visit an emergency room is because of household injuries and sadly, 70% of children who die from unintentional injuries are under the age of four. Every room in the home will have its own set of child safety problems. Two of the main danger zones are the kitchen and the bathroom.
Before I became a young mother, I crawled（爬）around the house on my hands and knees to see things from a child's perspective（视角）．You would be amazed at what you can discover by doing something so simple. We didn't have toilet covers. A child is top heavy because their heads are bigger than their bodies and can easily fall into the toilet.
You might be surprised with the number of children falling out of windows every year, especially during the summer months. Something as simple as a child leaning against a window screen can result in a serious injury. The best way to prevent this type of injury is by setting up
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a child safety window guard.
As parents, we do the best we can by providing as much protection as possible to make sure of the safety of children. And as there are so many products out there to help us do this, there is nothing like good old-fashioned supervision
（监护）．So, use common sense and products that help to keep your child safe, and you will have provided a safe environment for your children.
19.What's the main reason for death in children under 14 according to paragraph
one？______
A. Age problems
B. No sense of safety
C. Danger areas
D. Unexpected injuries
20.Why did the writer crawl around the house on the hands and
knees？______
A. To cover the toilet.
B. To protect her child.
C. To discover dangers from a child's point.
D. To look for something.
21.What should we do to protect children from falling out of
windows？______
A. Place a safety window guard.
B. Keep away from a window.
C. Move away the window screen.
D. Lean against the window firmly.
22.What's the last paragraph mainly about？______
A. Products for children.
B. Tips on keeping children safe.
C. Growth speed of children.
D. Ways to look after children.
三、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）
How to Survive High School
High school can be a terrible phase if you get it all wrong. Find out how to survive high school with a few easy tips.
1．Be Yourself.
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High school is a fun time to make new friends, meet new people, date and socialize. Make friends with all kinds of people and not just a group which you are comfortable with. Most peer pressure cases are because of the weak image created by freshmen. (1) Don't give in to anyone's wants.